Train Yourself Part II — Sermon Video

Hebrews 5:12-6:3

Our identity: Generations following Jesus together

KEY IDEA:

Following Jesus together doesn’t just happen; it takes effort.

Disciple: A follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher. A personal follower of Jesus.

1) Disciples train with intentional focus.

2) Disciples train with their purpose and future in mind.

I. Growth is natural


II. Change needs to be desired.

Hebrews 5:12-6:3 New International Version (NIV)

12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.

6 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[a] and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites,[b] the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so.

Footnotes:

  1. Hebrews 6:1 Or from useless rituals
  2. Hebrews 6:2 Or about baptisms

New International Version (NIV)

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Bulletin — October 20, 2019

HMC EVENTS

We’re bringing back Building Connections! Stick around after the service next week (Sunday, October 27) for great conversation and an opportunity to meet new people around a plate of treats. Please bring along some finger foods to share, sweet or savoury, whatever you fancy!

Our HMC AGM & Potluck will be on Sunday, November 24 after the service. Please bring along a main course dish to share & plan to stay for the meeting to learn what’s going on in the life of our church. Members and non-members alike are invited to attend.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are collecting boxed candy that will be included in treat bags to be handed out during our Halloween Drop By Parties. Please bring your donations in by Friday, October 25

Do you love to bake? If you’re interested in helping to provide desserts for our MIDWEEK MEAL, please connect with Pastor Kristina.

We are looking for volunteers to fill a few gaps. If you’d be willing to serve on the usher team, or if hospitality is something near and dear to your heart, please talk with Pastor Kristina.

Are you interested in helping us fill our freezer? We’d love to have a selection of home cooked meals we can hand out as blessings. Please connect with Pastor Lyndsay if you can help.

Branching Out

HMC is on the Hanover Trick or Treat Trail and it’s a great way to be involved in our community. We will be handing out candy and having activities just outside our front doors from 3 p.m. until dark on October 31. We’re also championing Halloween Drop-By Parties. If you’d like to serve in your neighbourhood by giving out cups of hot chocolate and goodies bags provided by the church, please connect with Pastor Amos.

Operation Christmas Child is coming soon! Boxes will be available on November 3 and must be returned by November 17. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.

Our Warming Centre will be up and running on Thursday, November 7, providing a place for those in need of warmth and company to enjoy a hot bowl of soup and friendly conversation. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items that can be handed out to those who attend. These items can be dropped off at the hutch in the foyer that is labelled HMC Pantry. Also needed are donations of bars of soap and small bottles of shampoo, as well as knitted goods. If you’d like to volunteer for this great ministry opportunity, whether it’s to hang out with our guests, to serve or clean up, or to make soup, please connect with Marcia Burt. There is a soup sign up at the Welcome Centre.

Hanover Heights is looking for donations of small hats, socks, and gloves/mittens that can be distributed to children who don’t have the necessary means to stay warm. These items can be dropped off at the pantry cupboard in the foyer.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please continue to keep Sue McDougall and family in your prayers as she is facing some health concerns.

Bulletin — October 13, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Church Office will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving Monday.

The gym is closed after the service today for a private function. Parents, please make sure your children stay in the foyer.

HMC EVENTS

We’re bringing back Building Connections! Stick around after the service on Sunday, October 27 for great conversation and an opportunity to meet new people around a plate of treats. Please bring along some finger foods to share – sweet or savoury – whatever you fancy!

Our HMC AGM & Potluck will be on Sunday, November 24 after the service. Please bring along a main course dish to share & plan to stay for the meeting to learn what’s going on in the life of our church. Members and non-members alike are invited to attend.

OPPORTUNITIES

Do you love to bake? If you’re interested in helping to provide desserts for our MIDWEEK MEAL, please connect with Pastor Kristina.

We are looking for volunteers to fill a few gaps. If you’d be willing to serve on the usher team, or if hospitality is something near and dear to your heart, please talk with Pastor Kristina.

Are you interested in helping us fill our freezer? We’d love to have a selection of home cooked meals we can hand out as blessings. Please connect with Pastor Lyndsay if you can help.

BRANCHING OUT

Operation Christmas Child is coming soon! Boxes will be available on November 3 and must be returned by November 17. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.

Our Warming Centre will be up and running on Thursday, November 7, providing a place for those in need of warmth and company to enjoy a hot bowl of soup and friendly conversation. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items that can be handed out to those who attend. These items can be dropped off at the hutch in the foyer that is labelled HMC Pantry. Also needed are donations of bars of soap and small bottles of shampoo. If you’d like to volunteer for this great ministry opportunity, whether it’s to hang out with our guests, to serve or clean up, or to make soup, please connect with Marcia Burt.

Hanover Heights is looking for donations of small hats, socks, and gloves/mittens that can be distributed to children who don’t have the necessary means to stay warm. These items can be dropped off at the pantry cupboard in the foyer.

OTHER EVENTS

OASIS Fall Rally on October 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chesley Community Church (307 1st Ave, Chesley). Come and hear the Sonlit Quartet in concert, singing traditional southern gospel music since 2006, and speaker Lillian Culham who will share about overcoming personal trials with a positive joyful spirit. A freewill offering will be taken for the concert and the OASIS projects. Lunch will follow for $12. For reservations, please speak with Nelles.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our Condolences to Ken & Gayl Windfield on the passing of Ken’s mother, Vera, on Wednesday, October 9. Please remember the family in your prayers as they grieve.

Please continue to keep Sue McDougall and family in your prayers as she is facing some health concerns.

Bulletin — October 6, 2019

HMC EVENTS

Young at Heart will gather on October 10 at 11:00 a.m. with special guest Doctor Jeremy Toman ND, who will share tips on reducing inflammation. $17 tickets for the hot luncheon are available in the foyer today or from the church office during office hours.

A Men’s G2G group is beginning on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. and meeting every other week in the upper room. They will be working through Goliath Must Fall by Louis Giglio. Talk with Pastor Kristina for more information or to sign up.

We’re bringing back Building Connections! Stick around after the service on Sunday, October 27 for great conversation and an opportunity to meet new people around a plate of treats. Please bring along some finger foods to share – sweet or savoury – whatever you fancy!

Our HMC AGM & Potluck will be on Sunday, November 24 after the service. Please bring along a main course dish to share & plan to stay for the meeting to learn what’s going on in the life of our church.

the Midweek Meal got off to a great start on Wednesday night. Thanks to the big crowd who came out. We filled almost every seat! If you missed out, don’t worry! You’ll be able to register for the second semester later this fall.
Thank you to everyone who came out to help at yesterday’s Facility Work Bee! It’s great to see people using their gifts to help the church.

OPPORTUNITIES

Do you love to bake? If you’re interested in helping to provide desserts for our MIDWEEK MEAL, please connect with Pastor Kristina

We are looking for volunteers to fill a few gaps. If you’d be willing to serve on the usher team, or if hospitality is something near and dear to your heart, please talk with Pastor Kristina.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our Condolences to Annie & Aleda Shantz on the passing of their sister-in-law, Carol Shantz, on Saturday, September 28. Please remember the family in your prayers as they grieve.

Please keep Sue McDougall and family in your prayers as she is facing some health concerns.\

BRANCHING OUT

Operation Christmas Child is coming soon! Boxes will be available on November 3 and must be returned by November 17. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.

Our Warming Centre will be up and running on Thursday, November 7, providing a place for those in need of warmth and company to enjoy a hot bowl of soup and friendly conversation. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items that can be handed out to those who attend. These items can be dropped off at the hutch in the foyer that is labelled HMC Pantry. Also needed are donations of bars of soap and small bottles of shampoo. If you’d like to volunteer for this great ministry opportunity, whether it’s to hang out with our guests, to serve or clean up, or to make soup, please connect with Marcia Burt.

Hanover Heights is looking for donations of small hats, socks, and gloves/mittens that can be distributed to children who don’t have the necessary means to stay warm. These items can be dropped off at the pantry cupboard in the foyer.

OTHER EVENTS

OASIS Fall Rally on October 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chesley Community Church (307 1st Ave, Chesley). Come and hear the Sonlit Quartet in concert, singing traditional southern gospel music since 2006, and speaker Lillian Culham who will share about overcoming personal trials with a positive joyful spirit. A freewill offering will be taken for the concert and the OASIS projects. Lunch will follow for $12. For reservations, please speak with Nelles.

Bulletin — September 29, 2019

the Midweek Meal will begin on Wednesday, October 2 with a Welcome Back Pizza & Pop supper. This is a reimagining of our Midweek ministry and is for the entire family. A hot, homemade meal will be served, ($10/meal/family – a family is any combination of 2+ people up to a maximum of 8) children and youth will be able to sign up for targeted choose-your-own-adventure clubs that focus on something they’re passionate about or interested in, and adults will be able to enjoy the company of one another over dessert and conversation. Registration and payment deadline is October 2. Visit our website to register online.

Karen Schmalz’s G2G Ladies group will begin on Thursday, October 3 at 1 p.m. in the upper room. They will be studying “Gideon” by Priscilla Shirer. Connect with Karen for more information.

The facility team is planning a HMC Work Bee to tackle the fall/winter check list as well as other odd jobs around the church. If you can swing a hammer and follow direction, please consider donating your time and skill. Men and women are both welcome! The day will begin at 8:00 a.m. with no definitive end time. Come for whatever block of time you’re able.

Young at Heart will gather on October 10 at 11:00 a.m. with special guest Doctor Jeremy Toman ND, who will share tips on reducing inflammation. $17 tickets for the hot luncheon are available in the foyer today or from the church office during office hours.

Men! A new study is beginning just for you. Come out on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. to start Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio.

Our HMC AGM & Potluck will be on Sunday, November 24 after the service. Please bring along a main course dish to share & plan to stay for the meeting to learn what’s going on in the life of our church.

You’ve ask, and we’ve listened! We now have app-based giving! Send us your tithe from your smart phone or desktop computer. Follow the link from our homepage, go to get.tithe.ly and sign up, or download the tithe.ly app from the app store.

  • Download the tithe.ly (finance) app.
  • Create an account.
  • Verify email.
  • Login & find church: HANOVER MISSIONARY CHURCH
  • Click ‘GIVE NOW’.
  • You will jump to the tithe.ly web browser.
  • Enter PAYMENT options (DEBIT/VISA) and ADD CARD.
  • Enter $ amount of your gift and click the ‘Cover Fees’ box to ensure your full donation goes to HMC
  • Designate to the account of your choosing (Budget Offering is the general fund)
  • CLICK GIVE.

OPPORTUNITIES

Do you love to bake? If you’re interested in helping to provide desserts for our MIDWEEK MEAL, please connect with Pastor Kristina.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please keep Sue McDougall and family in your prayers as she is facing some health concerns.

OTHER EVENTS

Women’s Workshop on Biblical Exposition on Wednesday, October 2 from 12:00-4:30 p.m. at the Connection Centre at Ethnos Canada in Durham. Do you desire to learn skills that will help you study the Word of God and apply its truth to your life well? Come and be refreshed in the Word as you learn some of the fundamental principles for studying and teaching the Bible with other women. Sign up at ethos.ca/events or contact Pastor Kristina or Jason Bechtel.

OASIS Fall Rally on October 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chesley Community Church (307 1st Ave, Chesley). Come and hear the Sonlit Quartet in concert, singing traditional southern gospel music since 2006, and speaker Lillian Culham who will share about overcoming personal trials with a positive joyful spirit. A freewill offering will be taken for the concert and the OASIS projects. Lunch will follow for $12. For reservations, please speak with Nelles Koenig.